French translation of lanuginous is 
lanuginous

Meaning of "lanuginous" in English

The word "lanuginous" describes something that is covered with soft, fine hair, or something that is downy and fluffy in texture. It is often used in botanical or biological contexts to describe surfaces like leaves or skin that have a soft, hair-like coating. The term can also apply to certain fabrics or materials that mimic this quality. The root of "lanuginous" comes from the Latin word "lanugo," referring to the soft wool or down present on animals or plants.

Meaning of "lanuginous" in French

In French, "lanugineux" holds a similar meaning to its English counterpart, describing surfaces that are covered with a fine, soft density akin to down or fine hairs. It is less commonly used in everyday language but appears in botanical or scientific descriptions. Like in English, it characterizes things like plant leaves or certain animals with a soft, downy covering. The origin remains tied to Latin, emphasizing the continuity in language evolution.

Pronunciation of "lanuginous" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /ləˈnjuːdʒɪnəs/

Pronunciation Variations: In American English, the emphasis is often on the "j" sound in "nju," creating a smooth 'j' as in "juice," whereas in British English, it might stress the "u" sound slightly more, forming a rounded "nyu" sound.

Pronunciation of "lanuginous" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /la.ny.ʒi.nø/

Pronunciation Variations: French pronunciation of "lanugineux" remains consistent across different dialects, with the "j" sound being softer and the "e" at the end remaining quiet or lightly pronounced, following general French pronunciation rules.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The lanuginous leaf softly glistened in the morning dew. (La feuille lanugineuse brillait doucement dans la rosée du matin.)
2. As a baby, her skin was incredibly lanuginous and smooth. (En tant que bébé, sa peau était incroyablement lanugineuse et douce.)
3. The botanist marveled at the lanuginous texture of the plant. (Le botaniste s'émerveillait de la texture lanugineuse de la plante.)
4. His description of the lanuginous fabric was quite poetic. (Sa description du tissu lanugineux était assez poétique.)
5. The caterpillar was covered in a lanuginous coat that made it look fluffy. (La chenille était couverte d'une couche lanugineuse qui la rendait duveteuse.)
6. They discovered a new lanuginous species in the rainforest. (Ils ont découvert une nouvelle espèce lanugineuse dans la forêt tropicale.)
7. The lanuginous pillow provided ultimate comfort and rest. (L'oreiller lanugineux offrait un confort et un repos ultimes.)
8. His lanuginous hair was soft to the touch. (Ses cheveux lanugineux étaient doux au toucher.)
9. The artist used a technique to create a lanuginous effect in the painting. (L'artiste a utilisé une technique pour créer un effet lanugineux dans la peinture.)
10. The texture of the lanuginous blanket reminded her of childhood. (La texture de la couverture lanugineuse lui rappelait son enfance.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lanuginous" in English

Synonyms: downy, fluffy, soft, hairy, feathery, silky, woolly, furry, velvety, fuzzy.

Antonyms: coarse, rough, harsh, bristly, bald.

Similar Words: delicate, fine, tender, smooth, fleecy.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "lanuginous" in French

Synonyms: duveteux, pelucheux, soyeux, velouté, doux, floconneux, soyeux, laineux, vaporeux, cotonneux.

Antonyms: rugueux, rêche, hérissé, épineux.

Similar Words: délicat, fin, tendre, lisse, léger.

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